New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-06

answer to q question In the House OF Commons
last night. announced that the conditions Of
the new American mail contract were not yet set
tied; but no contradiction has been given by him
OF by anybody else to the full statement which was
published on Wednesday, though that statement
affirmed the surrender of the Post Office to the
steamship ring.
| Mr. Henry Matthews. the Home Secretary, an
nounced in the House of Commons that he had COM
munIcated with Sir James Hannen, president of the
Divorce Court, in reference to newspaper publica
tion of offensive reports of divorce cases. Justice
Hannen. on considering the subject believes
as does Mr. Matthews. that ho may
be able to deal with tho matter by
rule of court through which publicity and pro-
priety are both to be secured Justice Hannen and
Mr. Matthews are sanguine men if they believe
anything of the kind. Protests are already heard
from papers which object to interference with o
profitable trade. Mr. Matthewss object, however.
is not, as paper insists. to hush up scandals
in high life. Full reports will be
allowed, but no indecencies.
The ceremony at Lambeth Palace in memory Of
the first conservation of American bishops was at
tended in spite of the early hour. by the American
Minister. Mrs. Phelps. Mr.. and Mrs. White Mr..
| Charles Phelps, q number of American clcrgymen
and many resident Americans. The Archbishop of
Canterbury and the Bishop of London conducted
the service The chief feature was the sermon by
Bishop Potter. of New-York, which was appro-
pirate and eloquent discourse.
Certain female advocates of what they call
rational dress reform have been holding meet
ing from which men were excluded. The platform
was adorned by ladies dressed IN various styles of
nationality" Viscountess Harberton, who ap-
peared in divided garment" delivered
an address. and so did Mrs.
Pfeiffer. who wore Greek
costume with notifications; but nothing positive
ly novel seems to have been said worn, and no
fresh suggestion offered. There not in London
the least sign of q disposition among women of So
ciety to adopt any thing but the latest fashions OF
fashionable dressmakers.
Mr.. Robert LOUIS Stevenson's new books.
announced to-day. are not all new.
The merry Men" has been announced
before, and the Essays" will consist of reprints
from reviews. The volume of poems entitled Un-
derwoods," part English and part Scotch, is the
most interesting promise of all.
The sale Of Mr. Robert Brownings poem is,
hear, something remarkable. Although it
published at nearly doube the usual price. double
the usual number of copies have been taken by the
public.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kcndals visit to Osborne is duly re-
corded in The Court Circular. This solemn memento
of court life, which is daily drawn up super
vised by the Queen. announces the arrival of MI
and Mrs. Kendall; their performances; the casts of
characters of both pieces gwen" Unclc's
WILL" and Mr.. w. S. Gllberts "Sweethearts -
the scenes; list Of the invited guests
and that Mr.. and Mrs Kendall had the honor of
being received by Her Majesty in the Drawing
Room after the performance"
The American Minister'S dinner to ex-Minister
Edwards Pierrepont included among the guests tho
Lord Chief Justice of England and Lady Cole
ridge. Bishop Lyman. of North Carolina.
and Mr.. and Mrs. Henry White Mr..
Pierrepont remains in London till Wednes-
day, and then visits Wolverhampton as the
guest of Sir William Plowden delivers in that
city an address the fascinating subject o f"B BI-
metaism," and sails for NewYork on Saturday In
the Etrura. G.w.S.